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Newsletter September
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Calendar
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September 10, 2012
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Falc General Meeting at 7:00 at Quinlan Craft Room
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September 13, 2012
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Next Steering
Meeting will be September 13, 2012 at 7:00 at Panera. |
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October 8, 2012
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Next Quinlan painting
change on October 8, 2012. |
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2012
FALC Membership
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To participate in FALC
sponsored shows and exhibits, one must be juried in as a exhibiting
member. Artists who have submitted 3 pieces of original art
which meet with the approval and acceptance of the voting members
will be awarded "Exhibiting Membership".Jurying
in will take place at most meeting.
Membership for continuing
members is $30.00 per year, January through December. Only new
members joining after July 1 will pay $15.00 for the second
half of the year.
Membership
form
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General
Meeting - September 10, 2012
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FALC
General Meeting, Quinlan
Center, Craft Room, 10185 North Stelling Rd., Cupertino
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Monday, September
10, 2012/ 7:00 PM - 9 PM
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Landscapes
in Acrylics
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Artist's statement - "The use
of vivid color and a range of textures are hallmarks of my paintings.
Some landscape scenes are full of energy and drama. Here I tell
my story with heightened contrasts and color shifts, using both
brush and palette knife to bring texture and depth to the painting.
Where scenes are quieter, such as the open space of California
foothills on a misty morning, I use softer-edged brushwork and
gentler color shifts to tell a story of serenity and calm. I
aim to make every brushstroke count.
Some painting scenes I return
to many times, each time expressing the day's unique light and
energy. I'm drawn to the farms, ranches and acres of land in
the Central Valley and Gold Country and continue to paint a
series depicting these views. I often complete my floral paintings
in the garden, dramatizing the color contrast between blossoms,
leaves and the background.
Whether for a landscape or
floral scene, I typically start my paintings with a thin, transparent
wash of alizarin crimson and transparent red oxide. Next I paint
a value study in the same colors on the canvas. These initial
layers will go on to infuse the final painting with warmth.
Later, when painting brushstrokes of greens, golds and blues
over this value study, I intentionally allow tiny pops of the
deep, transparent red to peek through, adding sparkle and liveliness
to the final picture."
Karen displays her work at
Studio Gallery in San Francisco and Viewpoints Gallery in Los
Altos, CA. Her website is
www.karenwhiteart.com
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2012
Nominations and Elections
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We would like to ask that each FALC member give some thought
to how they can be more involved with our club for 2012. The club
has 50 talented members with many skills that are urgently needed
to run the group. A club is only as good as it's members and if
everyone takes turns at running the group we can achieve great
results. Please ask yourself what you can do to contribute.
We will do everything we can to make your involvement a positive
experience and you will have plenty of guidance to help you get
started. You may consider sharing a job with a friend. We invite
nominations for any of the following vacant positions -
| Vice
President Shows & Events |
We do not have a nomination for this position yet. Please
consider volunteering for a year and learning to organize
art shows with a fun group of people. It will be a wonderful
learning experience.
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| Quinlan
Hanging Coordinator |
We need Quinlan Hanging Coordinator for changing the quinlan
show every month.
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Please contact Slava Shabrov (slava@shabrov.com) if you would
like to discuss volunteering for any of the above vacant positions.
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Profile
of the Month
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For everyone of us, life is a
unique journey of learning and discovering, which is composed
of many fleeting moments touching our heart--from the morning
sunshine through the quietly opening flower petals, to a bright
smile melting away hostility... A photographer is someone who
is sensitive to such beautiful moment, capture it, and create
resonance in the minds of people who view the photos. A successful
photographer is a sharp observer and a great communicator. Through
his/her lens we see the part of the world that was ignored before,
and we get new feelings and understandings to things we thought
we already knew.
Kathy Qi is on her way to become
a photographer, fascinated by the amazing moments in nature
and in life. She believes that we all born with the gift to
be an artist, since it is our natural instinct to love and appreciate
beautiful things. She found art not only reflects the artist's
own creativity and imagination, but also conveys how we see
and understand the world from an unique angle, as an individual.
Seeing the world through other people's prospectives can often
bring us totally new understanding to things we are already
familiar with,which can help us to find new opportunities and
open new communication channels. It is fascinating experience
she enjoys and likes to share with you.
Everyday, seeing the world with
children's curiosity and artist's sensitivity, we can always
discover something new and exciting.
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Our
Next Show - Autumn Fest Show
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Show Coordinator: Slava Shabrov-slava@shabrov.com
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Autumn Fest 2012 Prospectus
and entry form
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Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Cupertino, Cupertino
Parks and Recreation Commission, Fine Arts League of Cupertino.
Location: Cupertino Senior Center, 21251 Stevens
Creek Blvd. Cupertino, CA 95014
Reception: September 21, 2012 8 PM
Show: September 22, 23, 2012 10 AM - 5 PM
Judge: Claire Verbiest
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Shows
to see
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FALC does not endorse the
classes, venues and events listed below. We simply list any information
that we determine would be of interest to our members. If you
have a show or reception that you would like to list in this section,
please send the information (under
50 words) to janki_chokshi@hotmail.com
along with a picture of the display if you have one.
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Nature's Beauty in Silver and Silk
: Gallery of Saratoga presents beautiful jewelary and colorful
silk art.Exhibit : July 3rd - Aug. 5th, 2012. Gallery hours
: Tues. - Sun. 11 am. - 6 pm. Address : 1445A Big Basin Way,
Saratoga, CA. Artist's Reception : July 21st, 2012 1-5 pm. For
more information visit www.gallerysaratoga.com
Artist Access Days at Filoli
: Filoli extends the opportunity for artists and photographers
to have access to the gardens after hours. Experience the quiet
beauty and stunning vistas of this rare and historical country
estate. Photographers may use tripods; other artists may use
easels and work in the medium of their choice. Artists provide
all their own materials and storage containers for the removal
of all used water and non-toxic cleaning fluids. No fluids of
any type are to be disposed of at Filoli. Space is limited,
pre-registration is highly recommended. Fee: per day: $20 for
members; $25 for non–members. Non-members: Fee includes same
day admission to Filoli. You are welcome to arrive anytime between
10:00 am – 2:30 pm, visit the historic House and Garden and
scout locations for your next masterpiece. Dates : Thursdays—
March 22, April 19, May 24, June 21, August 16, September 20
and October 18 Time: 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm To reserve your spot
for this unique opportunity, visit www.filoli.org/special-events-and-exhibits/art-exhibits.html#artistaccess
or call Member Services at (650 - 264 8300,ext 508).
Abstract7 : The Gallery, Fibre
Arts Design Studio,935 Industrial Avenue,Palo Alto,CA 94303.
Aug.2 - Sept.16,2012.7 artists explore things that go around.
Opening Reception - August 2 at 6-8 pm.
www.fibreartsdesign.com
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Shows
to Enter
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Arts International Exhibit 2012
– El Paso Art Association www.artsinternat.com/prospectus.html
Deadline: August 31, 2012
47th Annual Fine Art Show –
Fremont Art Association www.FremontArtAssociation.org
Deadline: Sept 17, 2012
“Addiction” – Vargas Gallery, Mission
College email for info: curatorshow@2xtreme.net Deadline: Sept
24
3rd Annual Women’s Journaling Alpine
Retreat Join us, SEPT 9-14, 2012, for the 3rd Annual Women’s
Journaling Alpine Retreat in the Sierras near Bear Valley with
Elaine Frenett and Jean Warren, as we journal with PAINT and WORDS
along shimmering Lake Alpine, the forest trails and in our cozy
cabins. Savor women's energy and the FAB food (our Culinary Institute
Chef's Encore performance!!) - All included. Sign-up by July 15
for two extra days! http://visualartjournaling.wordpress.com/itinerary-2012-retreat/
or call Jean: 707-875-9240 or Elaine: 541-944-2196 .
Gallery 9
in Los Altos (a coop gallery)
invites artists in all media to apply for membership. Gallery
9 has 30 artists displaying work in acrylics, oils, mixed media,
water media, photography, ceramics and jewellery. Address: 143
Main Street, Los Altos. 650.941.7969 gallery9losaltos.com.
Contact Suej McCall at (408) 295-6523 for membership info and
the jurying process.
Scapes: Land, Sea, Urban: Pacific
Art League introduces National Competition and Exhibition. Open
to all artists residing in the U.S. Sept. 4th, 2012 is the deadline
for Submissions of Entries. Entry fees are Non-members: $20/1
entry, $35/2, $10/each additional entry • Members: $15/1 entry,
$25/2, $5/each additional entry$25.00 for up to 3 entries. MAIL
ENTRIES TO: 668 Ramona St. Palo Alto, CA 94301 For Exhibiting
rules and schedule of events please visit www.pacificartleague.org
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The Cupertino Library Art Display sponsored
by the Library Foundation is now taking applications from artists
who would like to display their work at the Cupertino Library
on a 9' x 9' space for a period of 2 months. The library takes
no commission on sales and there is no charge for displaying there.
The application form is at http://cupertinovideo.cupertino.org/libraryfoundation/ArtistInfoForm/
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Classes
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Anna Lee Steed will be
teaching a painting class for oil and acrylic painters at the
Quinlan Center in Cupertino starting January 9th. Classes will
be on Mondays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Students will paint abstracts,
still life and landscape. As always, Anna Lee’s lessons will have
a strong focus on color. Painters of all levels are welcome, extra
help for beginners. Cost is $150 for five classes Please contact
Anna Lee at 831-662-8979 for more information, a registration
form and the material list. See Anna Lee’s paintings online at
www.linstromart.com.
Mike Kirschel Learn and
practice oil painting (or acrylic) in the Monta Vista neighborhood
of Cupertino. Beginning and advanced students welcome, class focus
is on painting and picture making fundamentals with an emphasis
on composition and color. Indoor studio painting is Wednesdays
mornings, 9:30 - 12:00 and outdoor painting on location is on
Saturdays also 9:30-12:00. Private and small group lessons are
also available. Please visit the website at www.kirschel.com
for more information or call Mike Kirschel at 650-521-1856.
Zoya Scholis conducts advanced,
intermediate and beginners watermedia painting classes through
the FUHSD Sunnyvale Cupertino Adult education and at the Cupertino
Senior Center. She also conducts Mixed Media Workshops and Collage
Workshops in the summer. For more details please visit http://www.ace.fuhsd.org.
Contact Zoya at zoya@artforpersonalgrowth.com
Stefan Bauman Weekly Oil
painting classes in Saratoga the first and third week of each
month Mondays from 6-9pm and Tuesdays from 10 - 1pm. Please call
415 606-9074 or email stefan_baumann@yahoo.com. More Info at www.thegrandview.
Joy Kuo Teaching Chinese
Brush Painting Beginner or Advance students on Wednesday morning
10:00am.-12:00pm at Joy's studio 154 Quail Hollow Dr. San Jose,
CA 95128 . $40.00/per class. Please call 408-598-6085 or email
kuojs@yahoo.com.
Martha Zlatar is an Artist
Success Coach who can help you define your unique goals for your
art and support you in the process. Coaching is a wonderful way
to be accountable for your actions. Martha will help you identify
what you want to do, when will you do it by and how will you get
it done. Please contact her for a complimentary half hour phone
consultation at 415-839-8085 or email her at martha@artmatch-coach.com.
Collage Workshop with Kay Duffy
- Kay will show you how to color and create texture on special
oriental papers. These lovely papers are very absorbent and often
imbedded with fibers or patterns. These papers will be used to
create abstract patterns. For more info K@dayduffywatercolors.com
Saturday September 15, 2012 9:30-3:30pm in the workshop area at
Hakone Gardens, Saratoga $55/day includes most supplies and a
sample packet of papers; additional papers may be purchased. Your
reservation is a check made out to Kay Duffy, 20637 Leonard Road,
Saratoga, CA 95070. Space is limited! A more complete information
sheet will be sent. Virtual gallery www.kayduffywatercolors.com.
Kay also teaches on-going WATERCOLOR CLASSES, every 2nd and 4th
Monday morning drop in at 9:30. $20/ class.
SCVWS
offers a 10 week painting course with Mike Bailey, Watercolor
Beyond the Obvious. It also offers SCVWS 2012 workshop brochure.
You can register on their website at www.scvws.org Info: 650-941-8073.
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Resources
Page on website
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Artist Resources page which lists
many recommendations by FALC artists. Members are welcome to submit
their recommendations for the organizing committee to review. Please
make your recommendations as detailed as possible and let us know
what you find useful. Submit your recommendations to the form at
the bottom of this page and add "Artist Resources recommendation"
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Gallery
Pages
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If you have not done so already, please don't forget to send
us the information we require to create a gallery page for you.
For instructions on sending in your information, please visit
submit new allery page
and email all necessary information to Janki Chokshi email: janki_chokshi@hotmail.com
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Panel
Rental
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Panels are available for rent all year at $5/weekend
for members and $7 / weekend for non-members. There will be
a $25 charge for checks returned due to insufficient funds.
For panel rental and availability please email Carrie Zeidman
at czeidman@elanstudios.net or call her at 408-741-5809.
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FALC
Guidelines - Criteria for Jurying-in new members
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FALC has been fortunate this year to welcome many
new members and we can look forward to many others being interested
in joining our club. One of the questions that we get asked
the most from current members and those who are interested in
joining is about our criteria for acceptance. Our process is
clear and simple. Anyone who wants to join needs to bring three
pieces of art to one of our meetings. The members present at
that meeting will vote, and, if a 2/3 majority of people approve,
that person will be accepted, pay their dues, and become an
exhibiting member.
As a juried club, FALC strives to maintain a certain
standard of proficiency since organizations that invite us to
exhibit assume a certain selectivity. One rule of thumb commonly
used when voting in new members is to ask yourself this question
- Would I like to exhibit with this work? Would this new work
add to the reputation of the club? Just as we support each other
by bringing our best work to shows and by providing new, fresh
work for the painting changes at Quinlan, we can use our Artists'
eyes to make decisions about what work will be hanging beside
us at the next show.
Voting "no" during the jurying-in process does
not bar an artist from joining the club. The artist can still
be a member, just not an "exhibiting member". Non-exhibiting
members can attend demos and meetings that provide an environment
for their art to grow. As they continue to develop their skills,
they are welcome to jury in at a later date.
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FALC
Guidelines - Copyrighted material
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The laws regarding copyrighted
material are complex and not uniform from state to state. In order
to avoid liability and the burden of determining whether a particular
image involves copyright infringement, FALC has created the following
guidelines for member artists. FALC assumes that it is the respoinsibility
of the artist to honestly follow these guidelines and assumes
no liability for work that is submitted or displayed not following
these guidelines. It reserves the right to disqualify a painting
if there is reasonable doubt about copyright infringement or plagiarism.
- Work entered for a show must be the
artist's original work in concept and execution.
- It cannot be copied from copyrighted
material or photographs belonging to another person or organizaion
except with the copyright holder's explicit written permission.
- It cannot be the reproduction of a
painting done by another person even if the original artist
is acknowledged on the painting.
- It cannot be the reproduction of a
historic painting.
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FALC
Board 2012
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President: Slava Shabrov
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Vice President: Janki Chokshi
- Website and Newsletter
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Vice President: Vacant
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Program and Publicity: Belinda
Lima
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Treasurer: Joy Kuo
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Secretary: Iona Ezaki
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Membership: Kathy Qi / qiji2005@gmail.com
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Refreshments: Yao-Pi Hsu
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Demo Coordinator: Nina Uppaluru
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Online Gallery pages: Janki
Chokshi
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Artist of the Month Updates:
Janki Chokshi
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Quinlan Show Coordinator:Vacant
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Panel rental: Carrie Zeidman
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Greeting Table: Kalpana Adesara
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Online mail: Kalpana
Adesara
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